Will the prayer of a person with a tattoo on his hand be accepted, given his desire to remove it, but the cost of laser removal is exorbitant in neighboring countries, and the available method in his country is surgery?
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The forbidden tattoo involves pricking the body with a needle until blood flows, then applying kohl or another substance in its place, causing it to turn green. The tattooed woman must remove the tattoo and repent to Allah. If she fears significant harm from its removal or is unable to do so, her repentance suffices, and her prayers are valid. Al-Nawawi holds the view that the tattoo must be removed unless damage is feared.
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